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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.23, 12,798.77 and 5,082.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.23, 12,798.77 and 5,082.48 is: 7,014.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.23 : 12,798.77 = 5,082.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.23/12,798.77 = 5,082.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.23x = 12,798.77 × 5,082.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.23x = 65,049,467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,049,467.14/9,274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.00

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